September 8 at 7:15 AM: A Grand Gathering

Calling all who are GRAND in our students’ lives (Grandparents and friends alike)! Join us to celebrate your student(s) in front of the school and learn more about SPE & how to get involved. Monday, September 8th7:15 AM – 8:00 AMOutside, in the front of Sylvan ParkCoffee, Tea, and Muffins will be served“I love my …

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September 5: Let’s Goetz Together

Curious about all the great things going on at Sylvan Park Elementary? Let’s Goet(z) together on Friday, September 5th from 8:15a-8:45a in the library to talk about it! During this informal “coffee with the principal” session, Principal Goetz will give a brief school update and then open the floor for any questions you may have. …

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September 4: Girl Scout Interest Meeting

Sylvan Park Girl Scout Troop 672 is a multi-level troop of girls, grades Kinder-5th grade, meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Sylvan Park Cafeteria, exploring topics like leadership, friendship, entrepreneurship, respect, and responsibility. We invite you to a parent interest meeting on Thursday, September 4th at 6pm on the playground at …

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Meet Your School Board Member: Erin O’Hara Block

Erin O'Hara Block

Hi Sylvan Park families! I’m Erin O’Hara Block, your elected representative on the Metro Nashville Board of Education for District 8—and a proud parent of a freshman and a sophomore at Hillsboro High School. I’m a longtime education policy leader and advocate for strong, equitable public schools. As a school board member, I work with …

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August 7: Spirit Night @ SuperNormal

SuperNormal Celebrates Sylvan Park Elementary!Thursday, August 7th from 5:00-7:00 PM Visit SuperNormal on Thursday, August 7th from 5:00-7:00 PM, to celebrate the start of the school year, and enjoy griddled burgers, hot dogs, fries and soft serve. 25% of net proceeds of all purchases benefit SPE! And for a little extra credit, anyone wearing SPE …

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Kindergarten School Supplies – Special Announcement!

MNPS is providing supplies for all kindergarten students for the 2025-2026 school year. That said, Sylvan Park Elementary’s school supply orders pre-existed this decision. Kindergarten parents, you have options: If you have already purchased a supply kit and want to consider it a donation to the school, no action is needed. If you have already …

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Spring Fling Photo Booth

Spring Fling Photo Booth 2025

Thanks to everyone who attended the 2025 Sylvan Park Elementary Spring Fling this past week! Thank you to everyone who worked so hard on the social and auction. And thank you to everyone who attended and bid on our specialty items. We raised a lot of money for our school… even more than last year!

Celebrating Our 4th Grade Poets: Finalists in Belmont’s Annual Poetry ContestFourth Grade Finalists

Support Our Talented Students as They Turn Poetry into Song and Compete for Top Honors! In the Fall, the 4th grade ELA classes did optional poetry submissions for Belmont’s annual Poetry Contest in conjunction with our lessons on poetry. We have (4) Fourth grade students who are finalists in this year’s Belmont Poetry Contest in the 4th-5th grade category.  …

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New Personal Technology Policy at Sylvan Park Elementary: What Families Need to Know Starting March 17

Beginning March 17, 2025, Sylvan Park Elementary will have a new personal technology policy.  Any “smart device” (“smart device” is any device that can access the internet, wifi etc.) cannot be on a student’s person while they are on school property. If a student must come to school with a “smart device,” it needs to …

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Join the PTO: Make a Difference at Sylvan Park!

The Sylvan Park PTO is looking ahead to another exciting year, and we need you! We’re looking for parents and caregivers who want to get involved, build community, and support our school in meaningful ways for the 2025/26 school year. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a role for you.

School-wide Seminar for “Change Sings: A Children’s Anthem”

During the month of November, students participated in our second school-wide seminar using the book, Change Sings:  A Children’s Anthem by Amanda Gorman.  The values and ideas for this seminar were change, tolerance, courage, and dreams.  Students discussed what change they want to be and see for our world.  For the post-seminar writing activity, students completed the …

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